Epson AL-C300 User Manual
User’s Guide
NPD5037-02 EN
AL-C300 Series User's Guide
Contents
Contents
Introduction
Where to Find Information................... 4
Warning, Caution, Important and Note.......... 4
Prerequisites of Description in This Manual....... 4
Abbreviations of Operating Systems............ 4
Note For This Publication.................... 5
Important Instructions
Important Safety Instructions................. 6
Setting up the printer..................... 6
Finding the place for the printer............. 7
Using the printer........................ 7
Handling the consumable products and
maintenance parts........................ 8
Safety Information......................... 9
Laser safety labels........................ 9
Internal laser radiation.................... 9
Ozone safety............................ 9
Restrictions on Making Copies................ 9
Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts............................. 11
Front and right side view.................. 11
Inside the printer....................... 11
Rear and left side view.................... 11
Control panel.......................... 13
Using the Control Panel.................... 15
Accessing the control panel menus........... 15
Language............................. 16
System Information..................... 16
USB Memory.......................... 17
Quick Print JobMenu.................... 19
ConfidentialJobMenu.................... 19
Common Settings. . . . . .................. 19
Printer Settings......................... 25
Admin Settings......................... 35
Bookmark Menu........................ 36
Loading Paper
Available Paper and Capacities............... 37
Loading Paper............................ 39
Paper cassette.......................... 39
MP tray.............................. 40
Selecting and Using Print Media.............. 41
Envelopes............................. 41
Other paper........................... 41
Custom paper size....................... 42
Printing Tasks
Basics of Printing......................... 44
Setting the Main Screen................... 45
Setting the More Options Screen............ 46
Setting the Maintenance Screen............. 48
Setting Advanced Features................... 49
Printing multiple print jobs at one time. . . . . . . 49
Printing a booklet (AL-C300DN only). . . ..... 49
Using the Reserve Job function............. 50
Printing with an overlay.................. 51
Printing directly from a USB memory.......... 52
Using EPSON Status Monitor................ 53
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor........... 53
Notice Settings......................... 54
Tray Icon Settings....................... 54
Cancelling a Print Job...................... 54
From the printer........................ 54
From the computer...................... 55
Uninstalling and Installing Software
Uninstalling Software...................... 56
Installing Software........................ 56
Installing the PostScript printer driver with
Windows............................. 56
Installing the PostScript printer driver with
Mac OS X............................. 58
Installing the PCL printer driver (For
Windows only)......................... 58
Troubleshooting
Checking Printer Status..................... 60
Status and error messages on the control panel
.................................... 60
Printing a status sheet.................... 65
Clearing Jammed Paper..................... 66
B (Cover B)............................ 67
D (Cover D)........................... 67
C1 (Cassette 1), C2 (Cassette 2)............. 68
E (Cover E)............................ 69
Paper Does Not Feed Properly................ 70
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Power and Control Panel Problems............ 70
The ready light does not turn on............ 70
The Printer does not turn off............... 71
The Printer Does Not Print.................. 71
Ready light is off and nothing prints.......... 71
The ready light is on but nothing prints. . . . . . . 71
Printout Problems......................... 72
Print quality is poor..................... 72
The printout is not what you expected........ 73
Printing in the PostScript 3 Mode Problems...... 75
The printer does not print correctly in the
PostScript mode........................ 75
The printer does not print................. 75
The printer or its driver does not appear in
utilities in the printer configuration (Mac OS
only)................................ 76
The font on the printout is different from that
on the screen.......................... 76
The printer fonts cannot be installed......... 76
The edges of texts and/or images are not
smooth. . . ............................ 76
The printer does not print normally via the
USB interface.......................... 77
The printer does not print normally via the
network interface....................... 77
An undefined error occurs (Mac OS only)..... 77
Other Problems.......................... 78
The optional product is not available......... 78
Correcting USB problems................. 78
Cannot access the shared printer............ 79
Replacing Consumable Products/Maintenance
Parts................................... 80
Precautions during replacement............. 80
Cleaning the Printer....................... 80
Cleaning the roller...................... 80
Cleaning the exposure window............. 81
Transporting the Printer.................... 83
For short distances...................... 83
For long distances....................... 84
Installing Options......................... 84
Optional paper cassette unit............... 84
CompactFlash memory................... 85
Printable area.......................... 88
Fonts................................ 89
Environmental......................... 89
Supported operating systems............... 89
Support Mode Settings using the control panel
.................................... 90
Consumable Products, Maintenance Parts, and
Options................................ 93
Consumable products.................... 93
Maintenance parts...................... 94
Options.............................. 94
Copyright and Trademarks.................. 95
Standard and approvals..................... 96
Software License Terms..................... 96
Open source software licenses.............. 96
Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support................... 97
Before Contacting Epson.................. 97
Help for Users in Europe.................. 97
Help for Users in Taiwan.................. 97
Help for Users in Singapore................ 98
Help for Users in Thailand................ 98
Help for Users in Vietnam................. 99
Help for Users in Indonesia................ 99
Help for Users in Hong Kong.............. 101
Help for Users in Malaysia................ 101
Help for Users in the Philippines........... 102
Appendix
Technical Specifications.................... 87
General.............................. 87
Printer............................... 87
Controller............................. 87
Electrical............................. 88
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Introduction
Introduction
Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the
printer and installing the printer software.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s
functions, optional products, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and technical specifications.
Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information on
both the printer driver and network settings.
Note
contains important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.
Prerequisites of Description in This Manual
The following illustrations and screenshots are used in
this guide unless otherwise indicated.
❏ AL-C300DN
❏ Windows 7
Abbreviations of Operating Systems
Font Guide
Provides you with information on fonts used on the
printer.
Online Help for printer software
Click Help for detailed information and instructions on
the printer software that controls your printer. Online
help is automatically installed when you install the
printer software.
OSS
Provides the detailed explanation about the open source
software programs contained in this printer.
Warning, Caution, Important and Note
Warning
!
must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily
injury.
Caution
!
must be observed to avoid bodily injury.
Important
c
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
In this manual, the following abbreviations are used.
Windows 8.1 Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Operating
System
Windows 8 Microsoft
System
Windows 7 Microsoft
System
Windows
Vista
Windows XP Microsoft
Windows
Server 2012
R2
Windows
Server 2012
Windows
Server 2008
R2
Server 2008 Microsoft
Server 2003 Microsoft
Microsoft
System
System
Microsoft
Operating System
Microsoft
Operating System
Microsoft
Operating System
Operating System
Operating System
Windows® 8 Operating
®
Windows® 7 Operating
®
Windows Vista® Operating
®
Windows® XP Operating
®
Windows Server® 2012 R2
®
Windows Server® 2012
®
Windows Server® 2008 R2
®
Windows Server® 2008
®
Windows Server® 2003
®
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Windows Generic name of operating systems
above
Introduction
Mac OS X
v10.9.x
Mac OS X
v10.8.x
Mac OS X Generic name of Mac OS X v10.9.x, Mac
OS X Mavericks
OS X Mountain Lion
OS X v10.8.x, Mac OS X v10.7.x, Mac OS X
v10.6.8
Note For This Publication
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko
Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with
respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall
be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties
for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by
purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications,
repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson
Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be
liable against any damages or problems arising from the
use of any options or any consumable products other
than those designated as Original Epson Products or
Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Important Instructions
Important Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Setting up the printer
❏ Because the printer weighs approximately 27.5 kg
(60.6 lb) for the N model or 28.3 kg (62.4 lb) for the
DN model with consumable products installed, one
person should not lift or carry it. Two people should
carry the printer, lifting it by the correct positions as
shown below.
❏ Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by
wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental
disruption of power can erase valuable information
in your computer’s and printer’s memory.
❏ Make sure that there is no dust on the socket.
❏ Be sure to insert the plug completely into the
electrical outlet.
❏ Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service representative under
the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If it does not operate normally when the
operating instructions are followed. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
❏ When moving the printer, always keep it
horizontal.
❏ If you are unable to insert the AC plug into the
electrical outlet, contact an electrician.
❏ Do not connect to an uninterruptible power source.
If you connect to one, it may cause malfunctions or
damage.
❏ Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local
safety standards. Use only the power cord that
comes with this product. Use of another cord may
result in fire or electric shock. This product’s power
cord is for use with this product only. Use with
other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
❏ If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or
consult a qualified electrician. If there are fuses in
the plug, make sure you replace them with fuses of
the correct size and rating.
❏ Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s
power plug. Do not use an adapter plug.
E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
F. If it exhibits a distinct change in
performance, indicating a need for service.
❏ Avoid sharing outlets with other appliances.
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded
power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same
circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that
regularly switch on and off.
❏ Connect your printer to an electrical outlet that
meets the power requirements of this printer. Your
printer’s power requirements are indicated on a
label attached to the printer. If you are not sure of
the power supply specifications in your area,
contact your local power company or consult your
dealer.
❏ If you use an extension cord, make sure that the
total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged
into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating.
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❏ When connecting this product to a computer or
other device with a cable, ensure the correct
orientation of the connectors. Each connector has
only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector
in the wrong orientation may damage both devices
connected by the cable.
❏ Use only optional products, such as the paper
cassette units and the printer stand, produced
specifically for this product. Using options
produced for other products may cause the product
to fall over and injure someone.
Finding the place for the printer
When relocating the printer, always choose a location
that has adequate space for easy operation and
maintenance. Use the following illustration as a guide
for the amount of space required around the printer to
ensure smooth operation.
Note:
Figures are rounded to the nearest decimal place.
Front View
❏ Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you
can easily plug in and unplug the power cord.
❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be
stepped on.
❏ Do not use printer in a damp environment.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
excessive heat, moisture, oil vapor, or dust.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to the air coming
directly from an air conditioner.
❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface.
❏ Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not block
or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface or in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system away
from potential sources of interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones.
Side View
*1
1086 mm if the optional cassette unit is not installed.
*2
342 mm if the optional cassette unit is not installed.
In addition to space considerations, always heed the
following precautions when finding a place to locate the
printer:
❏ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow
for sufficient ventilation.
Using the printer
❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked
with a caution label, or the surrounding areas. If the
printer has been in use, the fuser and the
surrounding areas may be very hot. If you must
touch one of these areas, wait 40 minutes to allow
the heat to subside before doing so.
* caution label
❏ Do not insert your hand deep into the fuser unit as
some components are sharp and may cause injury.
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Important Instructions
❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
❏ Do not sit or lean on the printer. Do not put heavy
objects on the printer.
❏ Do not use any kind of combustible gases in or
around the printer.
❏ Never force the printer’s components into place.
Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough
handling can damage it.
❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This
can cause the printer to overheat.
❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and may
require repair by a qualified service representative.
❏ Do not turn off the printer:
-After turning on the printer, wait until Ready
appears on the LCD panel.
-While the Ready light is flashing.
-While the Data light is on or flashing.
-While printing.
Handling the consumable products and maintenance parts
❏ Do not burn used consumable products or
maintenance parts because they might explode and
injure someone. Dispose of them according to local
regulations.
❏ Be sure to keep consumable products and
maintenance parts out of the reach of children.
❏ When handling a toner cartridge, always place it on
a clean, smooth surface.
❏ Do not attempt to modify or take it apart
consumable products or maintenance parts.
❏ Do not touch the toner. Always keep toner away
from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or clothes,
wash it off with soap and water immediately.
❏ If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a
damp cloth with soap and water to clean it up.
Because the fine particles can cause a fire or
explosion if they come into contact with a spark, do
not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏ Wait at least one hour before using a toner cartridge
after moving it from a cool to a warm environment
to prevent damage from condensation.
❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer
unless instructed to do so in this guide.
❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
printer.
❏ Except as specifically explained in the printer’s
documentation, do not attempt to service this
product yourself.
❏ Periodically disconnect the plug from the electrical
outlet and clean the blades.
❏ Do not disconnect the plug while the printer is on.
❏ If the printer will not be used for a long time,
disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before
cleaning.
❏ Use a well-wrung cloth for cleaning and do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the toner
cartridge or photoconductor unit in an area subject
to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases
(such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to
extreme or rapid changes in temperature or
humidity.
❏ When removing the photoconductor unit, do not
expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it to
room light for more than three minutes. The
photoconductor unit contains a light-sensitive
drum. Exposure to light can damage the drum,
causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed
page and reducing the service life of the drum . If you
need to keep the photoconductor unit out of the
printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque
cloth.
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❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum.
When you remove the photoconductor unit from
the printer, always place it on a clean, smooth
surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from
your skin can permanently damage its surface and
affect print quality.
❏ Do not touch the transfer rollers on the transfer
units to avoid damaging them.
❏ Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin
because the edge of the paper may cut you.
Safety Information
Laser safety labels
Warning:
!
The performance of procedures and adjustments other
than those specified in the printer’s documentation
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your
printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the
IEC60825 specifications. The label similar to the one
shown below is attached to the back of the printer in
countries where required.
Ozone exposure limit
The Epson laser printer generates less than 3 mg/h of
continuous printing.
Minimize the risk
To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should
avoid the following conditions:
❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area
❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity
❏ Poor room ventilation
❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the
above
Printer location
The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases
and heat generated are:
❏ Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever
possible
Internal laser radiation
There is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an
invisible laser beam inside the printer head unit. The
printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM, therefore,
the printer head unit should not be opened under any
circumstances. An additional laser warning label is
affixed to the inside of the printer.
Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product
of the printing process. Ozone is produced only when
the printer is printing.
Restrictions on Making Copies
Observe the following restrictions in order to ensure the
responsible and legal use of this printer.
Making copies of the following items is prohibited by
law
❏ Bank bills, coins, government-issued marketable
securities, government bond securities, and
municipal securities
❏ Unused postage stamps, pre-stamped postcards,
and other official postal items bearing valid postage
❏ Government-issued revenue stamps, and securities
issued according to legal procedure
Exercise caution when making copies of the following
items
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Important Instructions
❏ Private marketable securities (stock certificates,
negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes,
concession tickets, etc.
❏ Passports, driver’s licenses, warrants of fitness, road
passes, food stamps, tickets, etc.
Responsible use of copyrighted materials
The printer may be used mistakenly or improperly to
illegally copy copyrighted materials. You must act
responsibly when copying copyrighted materials; by
acquiring the permission of the copyright holder or
acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney.
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Getting to Know Your
Printer
Printer Parts
Front and right side view
1. cassette 1 (standard paper cassette)
Inside the printer
1. photoconductor unit
2. waste toner bottle (waste toner box)
3. toner cartridge
4. fuser unit
5. duplex unit
2. cover A
3. control panel
4. output tray
5. paper support
6. cover D
7. cover B
8. MP tray
9. cover E
10. cassette 2 (optional paper cassette)
Rear and left side view
1. Ethernet interface connector
LED1: data light
LED2: status light
For the information that the lights ind icate, see the
table below.
2. USB interface connector
3. USB Host interface
4. power switch
5. AC inlet
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Data
light
Status
light
Network Status
Yellow Green Ready (1000 M link)
Yellow
(Flashing)
Green Receiving packets (1000 M
link)
Yellow Orange Ready (100 M link)
Yellow
(Flashing)
Orange Receiving packets (100 M
link)
Yellow Off Ready (10 M link)
Yellow
Off Receiving packets (10 M link)
(Flashing)
Off Green
Deep sleep mode
link)
Off Off
Deep sleep mode
M link)
Power off mode
*
* See “Energy Saver Menu” on page 24 for details.
*
(1000 M
*
(100 M / 10
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Control panel
Getting to Know Your Printer
1.
Ready light
2.
Error light (Orange)
3.
Data light
4.
l Left button Press to go back to the previous menu, or press to show the help if l Press for
5.
u Up button
6.
r Right button
7.
Wakeup/Sleep button
On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and print
data.
Off when the printer is not ready, or in the sleep mode.
On or flashes when an error has occurred.
Pressing the OK button or Auto Cont setting in the Setup Menu clears the errors
that are flashing.
On when print data is stored in the print buffer (the section of printer memory
reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed.
Flashes when the printer is processing data.
Off when no data remains in the print buffer.
help is displayed.
Press to scroll the items on the control panel menus.
Press to go to the next menu, item or setting.
Press to switch the status between available for printing and saving power.
This button lights up when the printer is in the sleep mode (the deep sleep mode).
This button blinks when the printer enters the power off mode, which saves power
because almost all functions are not available.
For more details about the power off mode, see “Energy Saver Menu” on
page 24.
8. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and control panel menu settings.
9.
d Down button
10.
OK button
Press to scroll the items on the control panel menus.
Press to set the menu, item or setting.
When the error light is flashing, pressing this button clears the error and switches the
printer to ready status.
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11.
Pause/Release button
Press once to pause. Press again to recover from pause. While paused, the following
operations are available on the control panel.
❏ Canceling the current print job or stored print jobs.
See “Cancelling a Print Job” on page 54.
❏ Interrupting print jobs to print a stored print job.
❏ Ejecting a paper (Form Feed) by holding down the OK button for more than 2
seconds.
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Using the Control Panel
Accessing the control panel menus
When to make control panel settings
In general, printer driver settings override settings made
using the control panel.
You should make the following settings by using the
control panel because these settings cannot be made in
the printer driver.
❏ Settings to select emulation modes and IES
(Intelligent Emulation Switching) mode
❏ Settings to specify a channel and configure the
interface
❏ Settings to specify the size of the memory buffer
used to receive data
Press the r Right button to carry out the
E
operation indicated by an item, such as printing a
configuration status sheet or resetting the
printer, or to view the settings available for an
item, such as paper sizes or emulation modes.
Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll
through available settings, then press the r Right
button to select a setting and return to the
previous level. Press the l Left button to return
to the previous level without changing the
setting.
Note:
❏ You need to turn the printer off and then on to activate
the settings you changed in the Network Menu, USB
Menu, USB Host Menu, or RAM Disk in the Setup
Menu.
❏ The OK button can be used instead of the r Right
button in step 3 or 5.
Press the l Left button once or more times to exit
F
the control panel menus.
How to access the control panel menus
Note:
Some menus and items appear only when a corresponding
optional device is installed or an appropriate setting has
been done.
Press the r Right button to access the control
A
panel menus.
Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll
B
through the menus.
Press the r Right button to view the items in a
C
menu. Depending on the menu, the LCD panel
displays an item and the current setting
separated (
YYYY).
YYYY=ZZZZ), or only an item (
Use the u Up and d Down buttons to scroll
D
through the items, or press the l Left button to
return to the previous level.
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Language
Item Explanation
Language Specifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet.
Settings (default in bold):
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, ESPAÑOL, Nederlands, Português,
,
System Information
System Information
Item Explanation
Main Version Displays the version of the firmware installed on each printer.
MCU Version
Serial No Displays the serial number of each printer.
Memory Displays the amount of memory of each printer.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of each printer.
System Report
Item Explanation
Print Configuration Status
Sheet
Print Supplies Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing information about consumables.
Print Usage History Sheet Prints a sheet showing the history of the printer’s usage.
Reserve Job List Prints a list of reserved print jobs stored on the printer’s memory.
Prints a sheet showing the current printer settings and installed options. This sheet can be
useful to confirm whether option have been installed correctly.
This item is available only when the jobs are stored by using the Quick Print Job
feature.
Form Overlay List Prints a list of form overlays stored on the printer’s memory.
Network Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing the working status of the network.
This item is available only when the Network I/F setting in Network Menu is set to On.
USB ExtI/FStatusSht Prints a sheet showing the working status of the USB interface.
This item is available only when the printer is connected to a USB device with D4 support
and has been turned on when the USB I/F setting is set to On.
PS3 Status Sheet Prints a sheet showing information about the PS3 mode such as the PS3 version.
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Item Explanation
PS3 Font List Prints a sample of the fonts available for your selected printer emulation.
PCL Font Sample
ESCP2 Font Sample
FX Font Sample
I239X Font Sample
Machine Status
Item Explanation
Cyan(C) Toner The number of asterisks (*) between “E” and “F” indicates the remaining service lives of
replacement parts. If a non-genuine replacement part is used, “?” is displayed instead of
Magenta(M) Toner
the indicator.
Yellow(Y) Toner
Black(K) Toner
Cyan(C) Photocon
Magenta(M) Photocon
Yellow(Y) Photocon
Black(K) Photocon
Fuser Unit Life
Total Pages Displays the total number of pages printed by the printer.
Color Pages Displays the total number of pages printed in color by the printer.
Monochrome Pages Displays the total number of pages printed in black-and-white by the printer.
USB Memory
This menu allows you to print the files stored in a USB memory. This menu is available only when the USB memory is
connected to the USB Host interface and there is at least one file that has one of the following extensions: PS, PDF, JPG,
or TIF.
Index Print Menu
Item Explanation
Print Start Prints an index of the files.
Paper Size Specifies the paper size for the index printing.
Settings (default in bold):
A4, LT, LGL
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Item Explanation
Duplex (AL-C300DN only) Specifies the duplex setting for the index printing. When Duplex Long is selected, duplex
printing is done with long edge binding. When Duplex Short is selected, duplex printing
is done with short edge binding.
Settings (default in bold):
Off (Simplex), Duplex Long, Duplex Short
Image Print Menu
Item Explanation
Select File Select files to print.
Print Start Prints the selected files.
Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.
Paper Size Specifies the paper size for the image printing.
Settings (default in bold):
A4, LT, LGL
Layout Config Specifies the print layout. This setting enables you to print multiple pages onto a single
page.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, 2 in 1, 4 in 1, 8 in 1
Duplex (AL-C300DN only) Specifies the duplex setting for the image printing. When Duplex Long is selected,
duplex printing is done with long edge binding. When Duplex Short is selected, duplex
printing is done with short edge binding.
Settings (default in bold):
Off (Simplex), Duplex Long, Duplex Short
File Name Select whether or not to print file names.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
Document Print Menu
Item Explanation
Select File Select a file to print.
Print Start Prints the selected files.
Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.
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Paper Size Specifies the paper size for the document printing.
If Auto is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first page that is
printed.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5
Duplex (AL-C300DN only) Specifies the duplex setting for the document printing. When Duplex Long is selected,
duplex printing is done with long edge binding. When Duplex Short is selected, duplex
printing is done with short edge binding.
Settings (default in bold):
Off (Simplex), Duplex Long, Duplex Short
Quick Print JobMenu
This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs that were stored in the printer’s memory using the Quick Print Job
feature (Re-Print Job, Verify Job , Stored Job) of the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. For instructions on using
this menu, see“Using the Reserve Job function” on page 50.
ConfidentialJobMenu
This menu allows you to print or delete print jobs stored in the printer’s memory using the Confidential Job feature of
the printer driver’s Reserve Job function. You need to enter the correct password to access this data. For instructions
on using this menu, see “Using the Reserve Job function” on page 50.
Common Settings
Setup Menu
Item Explanation
I/F Time Out Specifies the length of the time, in seconds, before a time out when interfaces are being
switched automatically. The time before a time out occurs is the length of time from the
point when no data is being received from an interface until the point of switching the
interface. If the printer has a print job when switching the interface, the printer prints the
print job.
Settings (default in bold):
0, 5 ... 60 ... 300 in increments of 1
MP Tray Priority This setting determines whether the MP tray has the highest or lowest priority when Auto
is selected as the Paper Source setting in the printer driver. When Normal i s se l ec t ed a s t h e
MP Tray Priority, the MP tray has the highest priority as the paper source. If you select
Last, the MP tray has the lowest priority.
Manual Feed Allows you to select the manual feed mode for the MP tray.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, 1st Page, EachPage
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Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999.
Duplex (AL-C300DN only) Turns duplex printing on or off. This allows you to print on both sides of a page.
This function is available only when you use A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, or F4 size
paper.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Binding Specifies the binding direction of the printout.
This function is available only when you use A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, or F4 size
paper.
Settings (default in bold):
Long Edge, Short Edge
Start Page (AL-C300DN only) Specifies whether duplex printing starts from the front or back of the page.
This function is available only when you use A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, or F4 size
paper.
Settings (default in bold):
Front, Back
Skip Blank Page Enables you to skip blank pages when printing.
This function is available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Auto Eject Page Specifies whether or not to eject paper when the limit specified in the I/F Time Out
setting is reached. The default is Off, which means paper is not ejected when the time-out
limit is reached.
This function is not available in PS3 and PCL.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Size Ignore If you want to ignore a paper size error, select On. When you turn this item on, the printer
keeps printing even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified paper
size. This may cause smudges because of the toner that is not transferred onto the paper
properly. When this item is turned off, the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Auto Cont When you turn this setting on, the printer automatically continues printing after a certain
period of time when one of the following errors occurs: Set Paper, Print Overrun, or
Memory Overflow. When this option is off, you must press the OK button to resume
printing.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
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Item Explanation
Page Protect Allocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receivin g it. You may
need to turn this setting on if you are printing a very complex page. If a Print Overrun
error message appears on the LCD panel during printing, turn this setting on and reprint
your data. This reduces the amount of memory reserved for processing data so your
computer may take longer to send the print job, but it will allow you to print complex jobs.
Page Protect usually works best when Auto is selected.
Note:
❏ Changing the Page Protect setting reconfigures the printer’s memory, which
causes any downloaded fonts to be deleted.
❏ This function is available only for ESCP2, FX, or I239X mode.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, On
A4/LT Auto Switching If LT->A4 (or A4->LT) is selected, if letter (or A4) size paper is selected for printing but there
is no paper source set to letter (or A4), the printout is output on A4 (or Letter).
If A4<->LT is selected, if A4 or letter size paper is selected for printing but there is no paper
source set to the selected paper size, the printout is output on the alternate paper size. (A4
for letter or letter for A4)
Settings (default in bold):
LT->A4, A4->LT, A4<->LT, Off
Convert to Monochrome Enables to print in black-and-white when the color toner cartridges have reached the e nd
of their service lives.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
LCD Contrast
LCD Backlight If Auto is selected, the LCD backlight lights. Also, it turns off during Sleep or Deep Sleep
RAM Disk Specifies the RAM disk size available for the Reserve Job function.
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD panel. Use the u Up and d Down buttons to set the
contrast between 0 (lowest contrast) and 15 (highest contrast).
Settings (default in bold):
0 ... 7 ... 15
mode. If Off is selected, the LCD backlight is always off.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, Off
After this item is changed, the setting value takes effect after a warm boot or after the
power is turned on again.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, Normal, Maximum
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Convert to Simplex
(AL-C300DN only)
Confirm Media Type Displays a message when the paper type in the tray selected for printing is different from
Job Information Selects the pattern in which the job information is displayed on the control panel.
In the duplex printing mode, specifies whether to print the last page of a job in one side
printing mode. Setting Odd Page or 1 Page can prevent the last page from being printed
on an unexpected page when you are printing on preprinted paper or hole-punched
paper.
❏ Odd Page: 1-page jobs or the last page of a job with an odd number of pages are
printed in one side printing mode.
❏ 1 Page: 1-page jobs are printed in one side printing mode.
❏ Off: The last page of all jobs (including 1-page jobs or jobs with an odd number of
pages) is printed in duplex printing mode.
that selected on Paper Type in the printer driver.
Settings (default in bold):
No, Yes
If Off is selected, no job information is displayed on the control panel, even if the Pause/
Release button is pressed to cancel or skip a job.
If
time after you purchase it, the de fault value is Off. If other language is selected, the default
value is Display Pattern 1.
Do not select Display Pattern 1 when the following languages are selected as
Language:
or is selected as Language when the printer is turned on for the first
,
Settings:
Display Pattern 1, Display Pattern 2, Off
Local Time Diff. Specifies the current date and time by entering the time difference from Greenwich Mean
time.
Settings (default in bold):
-14:00 … 0:00 … +14:00
Time Setting Specifies the current date and time by entering them directly.
Settings:
2010/ 01/01 00:00 to 2098/12/31 23:59
Date Format Specifies the format to display the date.
Settings (default in bold):
DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD
USB Menu
Note:
After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is
reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on
again.
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Item Explanation
USB I/F Allows you to activate or deactivate the USB interface.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
USB Speed Allows you to select the operation mode of USB interface. Selecting HS is recommended.
Select FS if HS does not work on your computer system.
Settings (default in bold):
HS, FS
Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data.
Note:
❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five
seconds then turn it back on. Or, you can perform a Reset All operation, as
explained in Reset Menu.
❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the Ready light is not
flashing when you reset the printer.
Settings (default in bold):
Normal, Maximum, Minimum
Network Menu
See the Network Guide for each setting.
Note:
After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is
reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on
again.
USB Host Menu
Note:
After any item in the menu is changed, the setting takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on again. While it is
reflected in the Status Sheet and EJL read-back, the actual change takes effect after a warm boot or after the power is turned on
again.
Item Explanation
USB Host Enables you to print directly from a USB memory via a USB Host interface.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
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Energy Saver Menu
Item Explanation
Time to Sleep Specifies the length of the time until the printer enters the sleep mode or deep sleep mode
if there are no button operations and no jobs to be printed.
Settings (default in bold):
1Min, 3Min, 5Min, 15Min, 30Min, 60Min, 120Min
Deep Sleep Mode When this setting is set to On, the printer switches into the deep sleep mode at the time
specified in the Time to Sleep setting if the printer is not operated or receives no jobs. In
the deep sleep mode, the Wakeup/Sleep button lights and more power is saved than
when in the sleep mode.
Note:
The printer does not enter the deep sleep mode in the following cases:
- PS3 is selected in Network of Emulation Menu.
- MS Network is set to On in Network Menu.
The printer recovers from the deep sleep mode in the following cases:
- When the printer receives a print job
- When the Wakeup/Sleep button is pressed
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
Power Off Timer (Power Off
mode)
When this setting is set to On, the printer automatically turns off at the time specified in the
Time to Off setting.
Note:
The printer does not enter the power off mode if it is receiving or sending data.
The printer recovers from the power off mode when the power switch is turned on.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
Time to Off Specifies the length of the time until the printer enters the power off mode if there are no
button operations and no jobs to be printed.
Note:
You can adjust the time before power management is applied. Any increase will affect
the product's energy efficiency. Please consider the environment before making any
change.
Settings (default in bold):
120Min, 180Min, 240Min, 360Min, 480Min
Timer Setting When this setting is set to On, the printer enters or recovers from the power off mode at
specified times.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Start If Timer Setting is set to On, specifies the time when the printer recovers from the power
off mode.
Settings (default in bold):
0:00 ... 8:00 ... 23:59
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Item Explanation
Stop If Timer Setting is set to On, specifies the time when the Time to Off timer restarts and
the printer can enter the power off mode.
Settings (default in bold):
0:00 ... 18:00 ... 23:59
Day If Timer Setting is set to On, specifies the days when the Timer Setting is enabled.
Settings:
Cancel Selection, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Reset Menu
Item Explanation
Clear Warning Clears warning messages that show errors except for these that occur from consumable
products or mandatory-replacement parts.
Clear All Warnings Clears all warning messages that appear on the LCD panel.
Reset All Stops printing and clears the printer memory. The print jobs received from all interfaces
are erased.
Note:
Performing Reset All clears print jobs received from all interfaces. Be careful not to
interrupt someone else’s job.
Reset Fuser Counter Reset the fuser unit life counter when you replace the fuser unit. For instructions on
replacing the fuser unit, see the instructions that come with the fuser unit.
Printer Settings
Note:
The settings of items in the Printing Menu are overridden by the settings made in the printer driver.
Tray Menu
Item Explanation
MP Tray Size Specifies your paper size from this menu.
Settings (default in bold):
A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5, CTM
* For the sizes of paper that are available for CTM, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities”
on page 37.
*
MP Tray Type Specifies the paper type loaded in the MP tray.
Settings (default in bold):
Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Labels, Thick, ExtraThk, Coated,
Envelope, Special
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Cassette1 Size Specifies the paper size loaded in the standard paper cassette.
Settings (default in bold):
A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, GLT , EXE, CTM
* For the sizes of paper that are available for CTM, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities”
on page 37.
Cassette1 Type Specifies the paper type loaded in the standard paper cassette.
Settings (default in bold):
Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Labels, Thick, ExtraThk, Coated,
Special
Cassette2 Size Specifies the paper size loaded in the optional paper cassette.
Settings (default in bold):
A4, B5, LT, LGL, GLG , EXE
*
Cassette2 Type Specifies the paper type loaded in the optional paper cassette.
Settings (default in bold):
Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color
MP Tray AutoSel/Cassette1
AutoSel/Cassette2 AutoSel
Specifies whether the tray can be selected for printing when Paper Source is selected for
Auto Selection in the printer driver.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
Printing Menu
Item Explanation
Page Size Specifies the paper size.
Settings (default in bold):
A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5, CTM
* For the sizes of paper that are available for CTM, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities”
on page 37.
Wide A4 Selecting On decreases the left and right margins to 3.4 mm.
*
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Media Type Specifies the paper type.
Settings (default in bold):
Unspecified, Plain, SemiThk, Preprinted, Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Labels, Thick,
ExtraThk, Coated, Envelope, Special
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Page Side Select Front when printing on the front of normal paper (Plain), thick paper (Thick), or
extra thick paper (Extra Thick).
Settings (default in bold):
Front, Back
Paper Source Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray, the standard paper
cassette (Cassette 1), or the optional paper cassette unit (Cassette 2).
If you select Auto, paper feeds from the paper source containing p aper that matches your
Paper Size setting.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, MP Tray, Cassette1, Cassette2
Orientation Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation.
Settings (default in bold):
Port, Land
Resolution Specifies the printing resolution.
Settings (default in bold):
300, 600, 1200
RITech Turning on RITech (Resolution Improvement Technology) on produces smoother and
crisper lines, text, and graphics.
Settings (default in bold):
On, Off
Toner Save When this setting is selected, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the
black inside of characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower
edges.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Emphasize Thin Lines Adjusts the weight of thin lines so they are printed clearly.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Top Offset Makes fine adjustments to the vertical printing position of the page.
Important:
c
Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper.
Otherwise, you may damage the printer.
Settings (default in bold):
-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
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Left Offset Makes fine adjustments to the horizontal printing position of the page.
Important:
c
Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper.
Otherwise, you may damage the printer.
Settings (default in bold):
-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
T Offset B Adjusts the vertical printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both
sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected.
Settings (default in bold):
-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
L Offset B Adjusts the horizontal printing position on the back of the paper when printing on both
sides. Use this if the printout on the back is not where you expected.
Settings (default in bold):
-99.0 ... 0.0 ... 99.0mm in 0.5 increments
Emulation Menu
Item Explanation
USB/Network Specifies emulation mode for each interface.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3, PCL
PCL Menu
Item Explanation
FontSource Sets the default font source.
Settings (default in bold):
Resident, Download
* Available only when downloaded fonts are available.
*
Font Number Sets the default font number for the default font source. The available number depends
on the settings you made.
Settings (default in bold):
0… 65535 (depending on your settings)
Pitch Specifies the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of fixed-pitch. This item may not
appear depending on the FontSource or Font Number settings.
Settings (default in bold):
0.44 … 10.00 … 99.99 cpi in 0.01 cpi increment
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Height Specifies the default font height if the font is scalable and proportional. This item may not
appear depending on the FontSource or Font Number settings.
Settings (default in bold):
4.00 … 12.00 … 999.75 pt in 0.25 pt increment
SymSet Selects the default symbol set. If the font you selected in FontSource and Font Number is
not available in the new SymSet setting, the FontSource and the Font Number settings
are automatically replaced with the default value, IBM-US.
Settings (default in bold):
IBM-US, Roman-8, Roman-9, ECM94-1, 8859-2 ISO, 8859-9 ISO, 8859-10ISO, 8859-15ISO,
PcBlt775, IBM-DN, PcMultiling, PcE.Europe, PcTk437, PcEur858, Pc1004, WiAnsi,
WiE.Europe, WiTurkish, WiBALT, DeskTop, PsText, VeInternati, VeUS, MsPublishin, Math-8,
PsMath, VeMath, PiFont, Legal, UK, ANSI ASCII, Swedis2, Italian, Spanish, German,
Norweg1, French2, Windows, McText, Hebrew7, 8859-8 ISO, Hebrew8, Arabic8, OCR A,
OCR B, Pc866Cyr, Pc866Ukr, WinCyr, ISOCyr, Pc8Grk, Pc851Grk, WinGrk, ISOGrk, Greek8,
Pc862Heb, Pc864Ara, HPWARA
Form Selects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This also causes a
line spacing(VMI) change, and the new VMI value is stored in the printer. This means that
later changes in the Page Size or Orientation settings cause changes in the Form value,
based on the stored VMI.
Settings (default in bold):
5 … 64 … 128Lines
CR Function These functions are included for users of particular operating systems, such as UNIX.
Settings (default in bold):
CR, CR+LF
LF Function These functions are included for users of particular operating systems, such as UNIX.
Settings (default in bold):
LF, CR+LF
Tray Assign Changes the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected, the
commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4. When 4K is selected, the
commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000. When 5S is
selected, the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 5S.
Settings (default in bold):
4K, 5S, 4
PS3 Menu
Item Explanation
Error Sheet When you select On, the printer prints out an error sheet when an error occurs in the PS3
mode or when the PDF file you tried to print is not a supported version.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
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Coloration Allows you to select the color printing or black-and-white printing mode.
Settings (default in bold):
Color, Mono
Image Protect When On is selected, the print quality is not reduced even with insufficient memory. In that
case, Memory Overflow is displayed and the printing is stopped. When Off is selected,
the print quality is reduced with insufficient memory. In that case, Image Optimum is
displayed and the printing is continued.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Binary Specifies the data format. Select On for the Binary data and select Off for the ASCII data.
Note:
Binary can only be used with network connection. To use the Binary data, make sure
your application supports Binary data and that SEND CTRL-D Before Each Job and
SEND CTRL-D After Each Job are set to No. When this setting is set to On, you cannot
use TBCP (Tagged binary communication protocol) in the printer driver settings.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
Text Detection When On is selected, the text file is converted to a PostScript file when printing. This setting
is available only when PS3 is selected in the Emulation Menu.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
PDF Page Size Specifies the paper size when you send the PDF file directory from a computer or some
other device. If Auto is selected, the paper size is determined based on the size of the first
page that is printed.
Settings (default in bold):
Auto, A4, A5, A6, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT, GLG, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C6, IB5
ESCP2 Menu
Item Explanation
Font Selects the font.
Settings (default in bold):
Courier, Prestige, Roman, Sans serif, Roman T, Orator S, Sans H, Script, OCR A, OCR B
Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi
(characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing.
Settings (default in bold):
10 cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, Prop.
Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off.
Settings (default in bold):
Off, On
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